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by Chris Tyler: Fundamentals | Modeling
Texturing | 7.5 Rendering
UV Mapping | Misc
8.0 Specific

Randomize bitmaps on repeating instances of an object

Christopher Tyler Jun, 30th 2025 0 Comments
In this tutorial, we take a look at a way to randomize the appearance of a bitmap in a material across multiple instances of a chair object. This process allows us to maintain lower level reflectance functions in one base material, while still having a more random appearance across multiple instances.
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by Ken Bringhurst: - Creating A Camera For Live 3D – Section 1: Video Chapters 1, 2 And 3
- Creating A Camera For Live 3D – Section 2: Video Chapters 4, 5 And 6
- Creating A Camera For Live 3D – Section 3: Video Chapters 7, 8 And 9

Beginner’s First Project in Design 3D CX 8

Ken Bringhurst Jan, 1st 2025 1 Comment
Getting Started Series First Project Design 3D CX 8 for Mac This supplement bottle project will show you how to import Adobe Illustrator artwork, turn it into a three-dimensional model, apply a label to the bottle, and setup a hero shot to create a final rendering. Along the way you’ll learn the basics of the user interface and how to work in 3D space. Design 3D CX 8 users: These videos are part of the Getting Started series, and can also be accessed using the Design 3D CX 8 “Help” menu. Non-Design 3D CX 8 users: For CX 7 and
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by Ken Bringhurst: - Creating A Camera For Live 3D – Section 1: Video Chapters 1, 2 And 3
- Creating A Camera For Live 3D – Section 2: Video Chapters 4, 5 And 6
- Creating A Camera For Live 3D – Section 3: Video Chapters 7, 8 And 9

Fundamentals of Design 3D CX 8

Ken Bringhurst Jan, 1st 2025 1 Comment
Getting Started Series Fundamentals of Design 3D CX 8 for Mac This series of videos provides the fundamentals for new users – or users who just need a refresher. The basics are covered, including some features that are new to version 8. These videos are part of the Getting Started series, and can also be accessed using the Design 3D CX 8 “Help” menu.
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by Chris Tyler: Fundamentals | Modeling
Texturing | 7.5 Rendering
UV Mapping | Misc
8.0 Specific

Using Replace and Exchange Selected to help with material randomization

Christopher Tyler Dec, 14th 2023 0 Comments
In this tutorial, we look at the use of Replace and Exchange selected to help reorganize a stair setup in an architectural setting, to facilitate better object management. We also look at the randomization of textures on the object that results from these features.
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by Chris Tyler: Fundamentals | Modeling
Texturing | 7.5 Rendering
UV Mapping | Misc
8.0 Specific

A shampoo product bottle illustration, Part 7

Christopher Tyler Mar, 4th 2020 0 Comments
In preparation for creating a metallic type material band on the bottle, we explore the concept of metals in this tutorial and how modifying materials can be used to change the characteristics of these surfaces according to incidence angle.
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